Pharmacy Technician

Salary: $19.52 - $30.26 HourlyLocation : Las Vegas, NVJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 25-FTPHTQ3Department: PHARMACY - 7171Opening Date: 08/14/2025Closing Date: 8/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific Position SummaryAs an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.Position Summary:Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, control and dispensing of medications by receiving, stocking, recording, compounding, filling, labeling and transporting medications. Assists in the retrieval, retention and processing of information, reports and clerical functions. Job RequirementEducation/Experience:Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience as a pharmacy technician or completion of a formalized pharmacy technician training program that is recognized by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.Licensing/Certification Requirements:Valid State of Nevada Certification as a Pharmacy Technician. Some positions may require a valid State of Nevada Drivers License. Additional Position Requirements A minimum of one year inpatient Pharmacy Technician.Documented IV (intravenous) room experience.Availability to work ALL shifts, including graveyard, seven (7) days a week, as needed. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical RequirementsKnowledge of:Federal, state and/or county guidelines, rules and regulations associated with the distribution of medications; pharmacy standards of practice; basics of drug indications and drug interactions; medical terminology; trade and generic drug names; basic compounding techniques; aseptic compounding technique; personal and mainframe computers; routes of administration for standard medications; storage requirements for standard medications; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.Skill in:Applying basic knowledge of appropriate dosage and frequency for standard medications; utilizing equipment associated with area of responsibility; utilizing a computer and specific application software; performing pharmaceutical calculations; preparing and maintaining accurate counts and records; organizing and prioritizing work; applying aseptic technique to compounding medications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work requires handling medications classified as hazardous materials.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package: Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! https://www.nvpers.org/frontVesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverageConsolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (twelve scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)457 Deferred Compensation PlanComprehensive Group Health Insurance PlanNevada has no State Income TaxNo Social Security (FICA) DeductionAs an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER01 I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history. Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered. Yes No 02 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Please note that you may be required to provide original high school diploma or GED. Yes No 03 The successful candidate for this position must be able to work graveyard shift. Will you be able to meet the requirement? Yes No 04 Which of the following best describe your qualifications? Select as many as apply. Minimum of one year experience as a Pharmacy Technician Completed a formalized Pharmacy Technician training program that is recognized by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy None of the Above 05 What best will you describe your experience and certifications relevant to this position. Select as many as applies. Possess a valid CPhT Certification Possess a valid NV Driver's License A minimum of one year INPATIENT Pharmacy Technician experience A minimum of one year OUTPATIENT Pharmacy Technician experience None of the Above 06 Do you have a valid NV Pharmacy Technician license? Yes No, but I am currently registered as a Pharmacy Technician in another state. I can provide copy of registration or verification letter from the state upon request. No 07 Should I be selected to move to the next steps in the hiring process, I am aware this communication may be sent via email notification (versus phone). Yes, I am aware further communication regarding this position, may be sent in writing Required Question